Author Archives: The Purple Cabbage

About The Purple Cabbage

A Toronto Jazz and creative music blog featuring interviews, new releases, culture, shows, and all things Toronto Jazz.

June & July: The Summer Festival Issue

Posted on July 16, 2011

The sun is shining and the Purple Cabbage Summer Festival issue is out, featuring interviews with Vijay Yier, Ben Monder, and Adrean Farrugia, and an article on the state of today’s Jazz Festivals. Looking to keep up with upcoming issues? … Continue reading →

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Desert Island Picks… with Adrean Farrugia

Posted on July 16, 2011

Now sporting a Juno nomination for his latest record with Toronto super-group, Ricochet, Adrean Farrugia is continuing to capture fans with his amazing playing and a constantly evolving original sound. Although working though a heavy touring schedule this summer, Adrean … Continue reading →

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From Jazz to Jazzy: What happens when an expanding genre buries the music

Posted on July 15, 2011

Many festivals and venues have begun to diversify their music in order to capture a larger audience. You can find examples across the country, starting with the Beaches Jazz Festival, which commonly hosts rock and reggae bands, to the Ottawa … Continue reading →

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Ben Monder: Setting New Standards

Posted on June 23, 2011

This past week the Purple Cabbage we had a chance to catch up with New York guitarist Ben Monder, who will be playing at The Rex on Monday, June 27 at 9:30 for the TD Toronto Jazz Festival. We had … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again… With Vijay Yier

Posted on June 23, 2011

For those unfamiliar with his work, Vijay Yier is one of today’s leading pianists in jazz and improvised music, drawing influences from his Indian heritage as well as pop music to create a truly innovative and original sound. For this … Continue reading →

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Summer Festival Issue

Posted on June 23, 2011

With summer finally here, The Purple Cabbage is getting into the spirit by covering the TD Toronto Jazz Festival this year. For the months of June and July, you’ll be seeing interviews with various festival performers who we’ve had a … Continue reading →

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Ted Warren Interviews Steve Swallow

Posted on May 15, 2011

Although here at the Purple Cabbage we like to keep things Toronto, we couldn’t resist but share this next interview with anyone whom has yet to read it. The interview was written and conducted by Toronto’s own Ted Warren, and … Continue reading →

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Soaring Kites and Soaring Voices (concert review)

Posted on May 15, 2011

Date: Thursday April 28th, 2011 Location: Lula Lounge Event: CD Release: Fern Lindzon “Two Kites” Writer: Moreen Murray Photography: Greg King and Addy Shoichet Although the weather yesterday was more conducive to destroying kites than flying them, they were quite … Continue reading →

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May CD RELEASES

Posted on May 4, 2011

Check out May’s exciting CD releases around town! For more information, visit the “What’s Playing” section of this blog, or click on the artists’ websites. Saturday, May 7 – David French @ The Rex, 9:45 >> (VISIT VENUE WEBSITE) Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Toronto’s Jazz Jam Sessions

Posted on May 2, 2011

Each year, players from across the country and beyond come to Toronto for a chance to get on stage with some of the finest players out there. But if a newcomer to Toronto asked me where the local jazz scene … Continue reading →

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